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Sayville High Ranked 1 Of 30 Best Schools On Long Island: Report

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An online publication ranked the 30 best high schools on Long Island.
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SAYVILLE, NY — Thirty Long Island high schools have been ranked by "Money Inc.," an online publication dedicated to the "culture of money."

The website released its list of the 30 Best High Schools in Long Island: Top-Ranked Academic Institutions earlier this year, which includes high schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties, based on "comprehensive metrics including academic performance, graduation rates, college readiness and extracurricular offerings."

Sayville High School ranked 25 on the list. Here's what "Money Inc." had to say:

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"Sayville High School has established itself as a noteworthy academic institution on Long Island. Located in Suffolk County, the school serves students in grades 9-12 within the Sayville Union Free School District.

"The school maintains impressive academic standards with a graduation rate consistently above the state average. Sayville offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement courses and college-level classes through partnerships with local universities.

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"Students at Sayville benefit from strong arts programs, particularly in music and theater. The school’s marching band has received regional recognition for excellence.

"Athletic programs at Sayville High School provide opportunities across multiple sports, with several teams achieving championship status in recent years. The school’s football program has a particularly strong tradition of success.

"The school cultivates a supportive community environment and places emphasis on student involvement through various clubs and extracurricular activities."

Here is the full list of the 30 best high schools on Long Island, according to "Money Inc.":

  • 1. Jericho High School
  • 2. Great Neck South High School
  • 3. Half Hollow Hills High School West
  • 4. Garden City High School
  • 5. Syosset Senior High School
  • 6. Huntington High School
  • 7. East Islip High School
  • 8. Connetquot High School
  • 9. Smithtown East High School
  • 10. Mineola High School
  • 11. Schreiber High School
  • 12. Bellmore-Merrick Central High School
  • 13. Manhasset Secondary School
  • 14. Friends Academy
  • 15. Comsewogue High School
  • 16. Ward Melville High School
  • 17. Roslyn High School
  • 18. Patchogue-Medford High School
  • 19. Northport High School
  • 20. Bayport-Blue Point High School
  • 21. Locust Valley High School
  • 22. West Islip High School
  • 23. Eastport-South Manor High School
  • 24. Hicksville High School
  • 25. Sayville High School
  • 26. Amityville Memorial High School
  • 27. Long Beach High School
  • 28. Plainedge High School
  • 29. Miller Place High School
  • 30. Commack High School

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